Number of dogs in France 2016-2022

The number of pet dogs in France was estimated at about 7.6 million in 2022, a slight increase compared to the year before, when there were approximatively 7.5 million pet dogs counted.

Pets in France

In France, over than half of the population declared owning a pet, and a quarter had one or more dogs within their household. The pet fish population is the largest compared to other animals, but cats and dogs make up the vast majority of the pet product market value.

 

Pet dog market

In 2022, dog products represented 37 percent of the sales revenue from pet products in France.  In a survey regarding the annual expenditure of French people on their pet dog, respondents explained that, about half of their budget went to food purchase and approximatively a fifth of it was dedicated to veterinary expenses.
Moreover, the market for pet food for dogs is expected to experience a substantial growth in the next few years, according to forecasts.